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ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 12:42 AM

high 60's/low 70's saturday and sunday here in oklahoma. tommorow, since it will be such a nice day, i'm gonna work on the ol' truck

got my new collector gaskets to install, i'm gonna check to see if my torque conveter bolts are loose, and remount my shock extenders correctly!

the bolt that goes on the back of the extenders that holds it in place, yeah, i dont have those in, so tommorow i'm gonna put them in and be done with it

i may end up trying to straighten my front bumper, it leans lower on the passanger side

whats teh best way to do this? i've looked before and the bolts all look really hard to get to.

**swervin ervin** · 02-01-2003, 12:46 AM

Yeah, it's supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow and mid to high 60's Sunday and Monday here too. Good time to pull it out in the driveway and mess with it. It's been couped up in the shop for too long.

On the bumper, good luck straightening it out. Them things are tough to move if they are bent.

scarface-87 · 02-01-2003, 12:48 AM

my bumper is the same way, the bolts arent that hard to get to at all. all you need is wrench, extension, and socket.

ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Yeah, it's supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow and mid to high 60's Sunday and Monday here too. Good time to pull it out in the driveway and mess with it. It's been couped up in the shop for too long.

On the bumper, good luck straightening it out. Them things are tough to move if they are bent.

its not bent, its just not bolted on correctly,its bolted on at a slant

ocbaud · 02-01-2003, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by scarface-87
my bumper is the same way, the bolts arent that hard to get to at all. all you need is wrench, extension, and socket.

what bolts do i need to get to so that i dont have to completely remove the bumper, but just move it around while its still on the frame?

apstguy · 02-01-2003, 12:51 AM

Yeah... trying to get to the bumper bolts are fun.

I'm thinking the same thing for tomorrow too... except I'll be in 50-60 degree weather here in the foggy valley.

I'll be checking my converter bolts, installing a new oil pressure sender, messing with my driveshaft, etc. Does the oil pressure sender need teflon tape on the threads?

Next week I'm planning on replacing my brakes (they squeak - I need new pads) and installing new U-Joints. U-Joints hard to replace? Do I just use regular litium grease with them? do I need teflon tape on the thread of the grease nipple? I hope I didn't wear my pads to the metal - they started to squeak 3 weeks ago

oops...

Prerunner1982 · 02-01-2003, 03:20 AM

yes nice weekend and i have to work... 12-8 (sat) and 7am-8pm (sun)... out freaking standing!

bigblock73 · 02-01-2003, 10:50 AM

you guys suck, it is supposed to hit 30 for a high this weekend here!!

-Jeff

fanman · 02-01-2003, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
you guys suck, it is supposed to hit 30 for a high this weekend here!!

30 would be a heat wave around here. The other day it was -20* without the windchill. And I was stuck outside working on my Camaro.

Prerunner1982 · 02-01-2003, 11:07 PM

9pm and its 60+degs.... AWESOME!!!!!!!

apstguy · 02-02-2003, 01:00 AM

It was only foggy half the day! Whoohoo! I went to a car auction today, didn't find anything interesting except a swat van - made the whole trip worthwhile.

The rest of the day I tinkered with my truck. I installed the oil pressure sender and it works!!!! Yay - all my gauges work now! ::applause::

I checked my torque converter bolts and they were all tight! I guess it is my U-joints.

J-Spec C10 · 02-02-2003, 10:56 PM

It was a great weekend around here too. Almost got above freezing point. Nice change! I got stuff done in the driveway, good times!

bigblock73 · 02-03-2003, 11:03 AM

11 inches of snow fell between Sunday night and this morning...our first major snowfall this year!!

-Jeff

Marks 85 · 02-04-2003, 11:55 AM

Sunday if was almost 80 in FT Worth Tx! I was sweatin!!!

02-01-2003, 12:42 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	nice weekend we are havin! high 60's/low 70's saturday and sunday here in oklahoma. tommorow, since it will be such a nice day, i'm gonna work on the ol' truck got my new collector gaskets to install, i'm gonna check to see if my torque conveter bolts are loose, and remount my shock extenders correctly! the bolt that goes on the back of the extenders that holds it in place, yeah, i dont have those in, so tommorow i'm gonna put them in and be done with it i may end up trying to straighten my front bumper, it leans lower on the passanger side whats teh best way to do this? i've looked before and the bolts all look really hard to get to.

02-01-2003, 12:46 AM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yeah, it's supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow and mid to high 60's Sunday and Monday here too. Good time to pull it out in the driveway and mess with it. It's been couped up in the shop for too long. On the bumper, good luck straightening it out. Them things are tough to move if they are bent. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-01-2003, 12:48 AM	#3
scarface-87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 22	my bumper is the same way, the bolts arent that hard to get to at all. all you need is wrench, extension, and socket. __________________ Danny http://dg721.tripod.com 87 swb c10

02-01-2003, 12:51 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Yeah... trying to get to the bumper bolts are fun. I'm thinking the same thing for tomorrow too... except I'll be in 50-60 degree weather here in the foggy valley. I'll be checking my converter bolts, installing a new oil pressure sender, messing with my driveshaft, etc. Does the oil pressure sender need teflon tape on the threads? Next week I'm planning on replacing my brakes (they squeak - I need new pads) and installing new U-Joints. U-Joints hard to replace? Do I just use regular litium grease with them? do I need teflon tape on the thread of the grease nipple? I hope I didn't wear my pads to the metal - they started to squeak 3 weeks ago oops... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-01-2003, 03:20 AM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yes nice weekend and i have to work... 12-8 (sat) and 7am-8pm (sun)... out freaking standing! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-01-2003, 10:50 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	you guys suck, it is supposed to hit 30 for a high this weekend here!! -Jeff

02-01-2003, 11:07 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	9pm and its 60+degs.... AWESOME!!!!!!! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-02-2003, 01:00 AM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	It was only foggy half the day! Whoohoo! I went to a car auction today, didn't find anything interesting except a swat van - made the whole trip worthwhile. The rest of the day I tinkered with my truck. I installed the oil pressure sender and it works!!!! Yay - all my gauges work now! ::applause:: I checked my torque converter bolts and they were all tight! I guess it is my U-joints. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-02-2003, 10:56 PM	#12
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	It was a great weekend around here too. Almost got above freezing point. Nice change! I got stuff done in the driveway, good times! __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-03-2003, 11:03 AM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	11 inches of snow fell between Sunday night and this morning...our first major snowfall this year!! -Jeff

02-04-2003, 11:55 AM	#14
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	Sunday if was almost 80 in FT Worth Tx! I was sweatin!!!



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